Multi-Unit Kitchen Ops Leader - 3-Restaurant Role

Capano Management Company; Wayne, Wilmington (PA, DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capano Management Company seeks a Multi-unit Kitchen Operations Manager to lead culinary and operational excellence across three restaurant locations in Delaware and Pennsylvania. The role requires hands-on leadership in food preparation, menu quality, training, and daily kitchen oversight.

You will serve as a floating resource during busy shifts, events, and high-volume periods, ensuring consistency in standards, guest experience, and safety while collaborating with the Executive Chef and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience.
• Experience leading operations across multiple locations.
• Strong culinary technique and menu execution.
• Excellent leadership and training skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe Manager certification required or obtainable within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations across three locations, acting as Chef or Sous Chef when needed.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, and consistency.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal rollouts, and execution of specials in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Support culinary execution for private dining, special events, and programming with the Events Manager and Executive Chef.
• Train hourly kitchen staff on core culinary skills, preparation techniques, station organization, and safety protocols.
• Support onboarding and skill development for new hires across locations.
• Coach team members to improve performance, efficiency, and adherence to standards.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
• Assist with inventory processes, ordering, receiving, and vendor partnerships as needed.
• Monitor food costs, waste, portion control, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure kitchen stations remain clean, organized, and properly stocked at all times.
• Support menu transitions, weekly specials, and implementation of new culinary systems.
• Lead service in the kitchen as needed during high-volume or understaffed periods.
• Maintain strict compliance with health department regulations, sanitation standards, and food safety protocols.
• Conduct routine kitchen inspections to ensure readiness, cleanliness, and organization.
• Train staff on ServSafe practices and enforce adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Travel regularly between Delaware and Pennsylvania restaurants to provide hands‑on operational support.
• Collaborate with GMs, Sous Chefs, and the Executive Chef to identify needs, staffing gaps, and operational priorities.
• Assist with new restaurant openings, kitchen transitions, and onboarding processes.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-location ops

Team leadership

Training

Food cost & waste control

Safety compliance

ServSafe

High-volume environments

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Capano Management Company seeks a Multi-unit Kitchen Operations Manager to lead culinary and operational excellence across three restaurant locations in Delaware and Pennsylvania. The role requires hands-on leadership in food preparation, menu quality, training, and daily kitchen oversight.

You will serve as a floating resource during busy shifts, events, and high-volume periods, ensuring consistency in standards, guest experience, and safety while collaborating with the Executive Chef and